The Iowa State Cyclones defeated the Baylor Bears 43-21 Saturday night at Jack Trice Stadium to improve to 5-0.

Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Caden Matson (43) celebrates after crossing into the end zone after running a blocked punt back for a touchdown during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell greets Baylor Bears quarterback Sawyer Robertson (13) after their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

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Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) wants a pass interference flag thrown after having a pass broken up in the end zone during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) signals first down after hauling in a first down pass under pressure from Baylor Bears safety Caleb Parker (47) during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Baylor Bears punter Palmer Williams (94) attempts to punt as Iowa State Cyclones defensive end Myles Mendeszoon (center) and Cyclones lineman Tyler Maro (50) go for the block during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Baylor Bears punter Palmer Williams (94) is upended after Iowa State Cyclones defensive end Myles Mendeszoon (left) blocks the punt assisted by Cyclones lineman Tyler Maro (50) go for the block during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) secures a pass as Baylor Bears safety Carl Williams IV (left) goes airborne while Bears safety DJ Coleman (partially hidden) brings him down during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones place kicker Kyle Konrardy (97) is congratulated by Cyclones holder Tyler Perkins (left) and Cyclones tight end Tyler Moore (82) a successful point after touchdown during the second half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Jaylon Jackson (12) is lifted into the air by Cyclones offensive lineman Dylan Barrett (61) as they celebrate Jackson’s touchdown during the second half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones place kicker Kyle Konrardy (97) is congratulated after scoring a field goal during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) hauls in a first down pass under pressure from Baylor Bears safety Caleb Parker (47) during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) hauls in a pass under pressure from Baylor Bears safety DJ Coleman (33) during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Baylor Bears wide receiver Josh Cameron (34) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones tight end Benjamin Brahmer (18) celebrates towards Cyclones fans after scoring a touchdown during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones tight end Benjamin Brahmer (18) extends the ball across the goal line for a touchdown as he drags Baylor Bears linebacker Matt Jones (2) during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) secures a pass under pressure from Baylor Bears safety DJ Coleman (33) during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Baylor Bears tight end Michael Trigg (1) runs to the sidelines after scoring a touchdown during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Jaylon Jackson (12) runs past the block by offensive lineman Jalen Travis (72) during the second half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Baylor Bears wide receiver Jamaal Bell (center) is brought down by Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Jacob Imming (12) and defensive backs Marcus Neal (31) and Trevon Howard (25) during the second half of their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Jaylon Jackson (12) runs for the end zone and a touchdown as Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) begins the celebration during the second half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) is brought down by Baylor Bears safety Corey Gordon Jr. (right) and Bears cornerback LeVar Thornton Jr. (left) during the second half of their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) passes during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Baylor Bears wide receiver Josh Cameron (34) catches a touchdown pass during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones place kicker Kyle Konrardy (97) kicks a field goal during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Baylor Bears quarterback Sawyer Robertson (13) looks to pass during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) gets pass broken up by Baylor Bears cornerback Chateau Reed (21) during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda stands with some of his assistants during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Kooper Ebel (right) warps up Baylor Bears wide receiver Hal Presley (16) during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) looks to pass during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Kooper Ebel (47) drives back Baylor Bears wide receiver Ketron Jackson Jr. (11) during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Kooper Ebel (47) pursues Baylor Bears quarterback Sawyer Robertson (13) during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Rylan Barnes (right) brings down Baylor Bears wide receiver Ashtyn Hawkins (6) during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) looks towards the end during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Baylor Bears quarterback Sawyer Robertson (13) passes during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Baylor Bears quarterback Sawyer Robertson (13) rolls out to pass during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Caden Matson (43) runs a blocked punt back for a touchdown during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Jaylon Jackson (12) runs for a long gain during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Jaylon Jackson (12) runs after catching a pass during warmups before the Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Carson Van Dinter (36) slaps hands with Cyclones quarterback Wyatt Bohm (16) before the Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell shakes hands with offensive lineman Tyler Miller (66) before the Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell watches as players warmup before the Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) celebrates his touchdown reception with teammates during the second half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda walks onto the field during a timeout of the second half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) scrambles away from Baylor Bears safety Caleb Parker (47) during the second half of their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Jaylon Jackson (12) hurdles the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) hands off to running back Jaylon Jackson (12) during the second half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) cuts away from Baylor Bears safety Caleb Parker (47) during the second half of their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell talks to Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) after their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Carson Hansen (26) runs during the second half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Jaylon Jackson (12) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the second half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) leaps to catch a touchdown pass under pressure from Baylor Bears safety DJ Coleman (33) during the second half of their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) walks off the field with Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) after their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) runs for yardage along the sideline during the second half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Baylor Bears defensive lineman Kaian Roberts-Day (50) looks at the scoreboard in the closing moments of the second half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones place kicker Kyle Konrardy (97) kicks a successful point after touchdown during the second half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Baylor Bears linebacker Steve Linton (left) brings down Iowa State Cyclones running back Jaylon Jackson (12) as Baylor Bears safety Devyn Bobby comes in to assist in the tackle during the first half of their Big 12 conference football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell slaps hands with tight end Gabe Burkle (84) before the Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) runs during the second half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) celebrates as he walks off the field after the Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) passes along the sideline during the second half of their Big 12 conference football game against the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Iowa State won 43-21. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)